The cheapest and fastest trains from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nelson station (NEL) for Manchester Victoria (MCV) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:57 Nelson station (NEL) | 1h28 | 08:25 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 06:57 |
Last train 18:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Nelson station (NEL) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Nelson station (NEL) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Nelson station (NEL) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access available. Lift to platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets are available in the adjacent Bus Interchange.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Adjacent to car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stand 10 in the interchange. (adjacent to the station)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
